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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Eirik's Saga, Chapters 3 - 4, Gudrid Goes to Greenland, Gudrid is Told Her Future.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Leif Eiriksson described?
(a) Intelligent, ambitious, and proud.
(b) Loyal, impulsive, and tempermental.
(c) Strong, shrewd, and moderate.
(d) Strong, impulsive, and violent.

2. What does Thorvald die of?
(a) He is murdered by a shipmate.
(b) A fall onto rocks.
(c) A wound in his armpit.
(d) A serious illness.

3. How does Thorbjorn announce his departure to Greenland?
(a) At a feast he throws for all his friends.
(b) He doesn't. He just leaves.
(c) By having his good friends spread the word.
(d) At a town meeting.

4. What does Aud have erected at Kross Hills?
(a) A statue of her son.
(b) Crosses.
(c) A small cottage for her to live in.
(d) A shrine to the ancient gods.

5. What is the general consensus about Freydis after her trip to Vinland?
(a) She earned the title of explorer.
(b) She is plagued by misfortune.
(c) She can command ship like a man.
(d) No one thinks anything but ill of her and her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drives Thorvald and his men to shore the second summer?

2. What is the result of the trouble the slaves started?

3. Where do the brothers stay when they arrive in Vinland?

4. What do Thorvald and his men see further up the fjord?

5. Which of the following best characterizes the natural resources and weather on the land that Leif and his men explore?

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